Unit 9 IT Project
Management
JULY 8
Bradford College
Authored by: Awais Mustafa
1
,Introduction:...............................................................................................................3
P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies applied in IT projects.....................................................................3
P2 Explain the project management structures applied in different IT projects:........21
M1: Compare, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies and structures applied in IT projects...........................................26
2
,P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of
different methodologies applied in IT projects.
Introduction:
I have been asked by my manager to investigate various methodologies which are involved in Project
Management which the company could use, once I gather this information, I have been asked to
report this back to her. I will need to write about three separate projects which are delivered by using
a variety of project management methodologies. An example of the methodologies are PRINCE2,
Agile, Waterfall and also RAD. I will need to explain what stages are involved in each of the project
and explain a wide range of benefits along with the limitation of using each of the methodologies I
have chosen basing these upon the context of the project itself. I will also explain and evaluate the
structures which are used in the delivery of each project which will include a wide range of factors
such as: User requirements, Project job roles, Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and also Testing
along with the final stage which is deployment. I will also explain how these play a vital role in the
management of the project.
P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies applied in IT projects.
What is Project Management?
Project management is the process of following a series of steps and procedures which
will allow an organization to carry out a project successfully and manage how smoothly
the project goes and manage key points within that project. There are 5 stages within
Project management known as the project lifecycle which are as follows: Initiation,
Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling and also Closure. I will explain these
steps further within this assignment. Project Methodologies are also included within
project management as they are various processes which help with the guiding of the
project and also the execution of the project at the end. I will also be picking three
methodologies and will be explaining these below.
What are IT Projects?
3
, An IT Project is a step-by-step procedure done by organizations and businesses to be
able to make a new system or to replace a previous system or to improve previous
systems of that specific organization and business in order to reach a certain objective
or goal which will improve the business in many ways such as reputation wise, profit
wise and strategically. IT Projects have several stages to which each stage is assigned
to a particular staff member which helps the project run smoothly and efficiently and
teamwork will help decrease any problems which my arise along the way.
What is a Project Scope?
The project scope is one of the most important parts within an IT Project, this is
because it outlies the important steps which will happen during the project. Within the
project scope, the first reason the project scope is important is because it explains
which tasks specifically will be done during the IT Project for example what the IT
Project is about and which task will be assigned to which employee. The second reason
project scope is important is because it helps the people involved within the project to
get a impression of what the final product or system should look like once the project
has been completed along with what tasks and information should be included within
the project and what shouldn’t. Without the project scope, there is a less likely chance
to receive the successful objective at the end of the project itself.
5 main stages of the project Lifecycle:
Initiation: The initiation stage of the project Lifecycle Is where the project’s official
objectives and goals are stated and outlined to the employees or staff members who
are involved within the project. This stage is also classed as the project scope as most
of the key information about the project will be told and explained such as the budget.
Planning: The planning stage of the project Lifecycle is where the employe /es are
gathered and the planning procedure begins which consists of speaking to each other
about specific roles and who will be getting which task, which tasks need to be
completed by a certain deadline in order to get a successful project, speak about each
of the tasks in depth so each employee understands what they have been assigned to
do. Another part involved in the planning stage is to speak about the resources and
tools which will be available to the staff who are involved in the project to give them
the easiest possible way to complete the project to the best of their ability. The final
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Management
JULY 8
Bradford College
Authored by: Awais Mustafa
1
,Introduction:...............................................................................................................3
P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies applied in IT projects.....................................................................3
P2 Explain the project management structures applied in different IT projects:........21
M1: Compare, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies and structures applied in IT projects...........................................26
2
,P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of
different methodologies applied in IT projects.
Introduction:
I have been asked by my manager to investigate various methodologies which are involved in Project
Management which the company could use, once I gather this information, I have been asked to
report this back to her. I will need to write about three separate projects which are delivered by using
a variety of project management methodologies. An example of the methodologies are PRINCE2,
Agile, Waterfall and also RAD. I will need to explain what stages are involved in each of the project
and explain a wide range of benefits along with the limitation of using each of the methodologies I
have chosen basing these upon the context of the project itself. I will also explain and evaluate the
structures which are used in the delivery of each project which will include a wide range of factors
such as: User requirements, Project job roles, Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and also Testing
along with the final stage which is deployment. I will also explain how these play a vital role in the
management of the project.
P1: Explain, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different
methodologies applied in IT projects.
What is Project Management?
Project management is the process of following a series of steps and procedures which
will allow an organization to carry out a project successfully and manage how smoothly
the project goes and manage key points within that project. There are 5 stages within
Project management known as the project lifecycle which are as follows: Initiation,
Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling and also Closure. I will explain these
steps further within this assignment. Project Methodologies are also included within
project management as they are various processes which help with the guiding of the
project and also the execution of the project at the end. I will also be picking three
methodologies and will be explaining these below.
What are IT Projects?
3
, An IT Project is a step-by-step procedure done by organizations and businesses to be
able to make a new system or to replace a previous system or to improve previous
systems of that specific organization and business in order to reach a certain objective
or goal which will improve the business in many ways such as reputation wise, profit
wise and strategically. IT Projects have several stages to which each stage is assigned
to a particular staff member which helps the project run smoothly and efficiently and
teamwork will help decrease any problems which my arise along the way.
What is a Project Scope?
The project scope is one of the most important parts within an IT Project, this is
because it outlies the important steps which will happen during the project. Within the
project scope, the first reason the project scope is important is because it explains
which tasks specifically will be done during the IT Project for example what the IT
Project is about and which task will be assigned to which employee. The second reason
project scope is important is because it helps the people involved within the project to
get a impression of what the final product or system should look like once the project
has been completed along with what tasks and information should be included within
the project and what shouldn’t. Without the project scope, there is a less likely chance
to receive the successful objective at the end of the project itself.
5 main stages of the project Lifecycle:
Initiation: The initiation stage of the project Lifecycle Is where the project’s official
objectives and goals are stated and outlined to the employees or staff members who
are involved within the project. This stage is also classed as the project scope as most
of the key information about the project will be told and explained such as the budget.
Planning: The planning stage of the project Lifecycle is where the employe /es are
gathered and the planning procedure begins which consists of speaking to each other
about specific roles and who will be getting which task, which tasks need to be
completed by a certain deadline in order to get a successful project, speak about each
of the tasks in depth so each employee understands what they have been assigned to
do. Another part involved in the planning stage is to speak about the resources and
tools which will be available to the staff who are involved in the project to give them
the easiest possible way to complete the project to the best of their ability. The final
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